Replace network switches

Replace aging Cisco 10/100 switches with a new managed switches.

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The goal of the project was to replace our old Cisco 10/100 switches with switches that were managed and supported future technologies. Our Cisco switches were beginning to fail and had no option for PoE built in. My requirements for the new switches were (a) gigabit access to the desktop (b) PoE capable (c) managed and (d) be cost-effective for a small private school. Our upcoming projects included a VOIP phone system (our old system was failing and parts were not available) and wireless network installation to support our 1:1 technology initiative. I chose to use the D-Link DGS-3100-24P and 48P switches.
Setting up the switches was easily done using the GUI. We were able to create a dynamic VLAN for our Polycom phones and phone server as well as 2 VLANS for our wireless network. The Safeguard Engine helps to monitor traffic and helps to keep the network flowing.